Grounds Operative Location: Salisbury Salary: A GBP 24,309 : A GBP 24,404 per annum Hours : 37 hours per week on a seasonal rota (Summer and winter) Closing Date : 15 August 2025 Salisbury City Council has a fantastic opportunity to join our grounds team. We are hugely proud of the service we provide and the high standard of grounds maintenance for the parks and green spaces within the parish of Salisbury. Join our team undertaking all aspects of grounds maintenance work, helping to keep our city attractive to all visitors and residents. Person specification: * Able to work outdoors, in all weathers * A keen team player * Interested in all aspects of grounds maintenance * Committed in supporting the community and residents of Salisbury * Physically able to carry out manual tasks, including: mowing, strimming, hedge trimming, planting, sports pitch marking, gardening. * Dependable and a good time keeper * Demonstrates a professional and polite attitude * Able to use own initiative Essential requirement: * Full driving license Desirable requirements: * Previous experience in a similar role. * Knowledge of H and S requirements What we can offer you: * A supportive and collaborative place to work * Training and development opportunities * Fantastic annual leave starting at 30 days plus Bank Holidays * Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme * Paid sick leave * Free annual flu vaccination * Cycle to work scheme If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Salisbury City Council, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application. salisburycitycouncil.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?va6841bcf:4a0f:4c1c:a8ac:e297667d784a